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When I show people the Bourbon & Beyond billing, their eyes get big after seeing the acts and then, some say something similar to this Forbes’ headline: “Sting, Lenny Kravitz…Fred Minnick? ….” Yeah, it’s true: I’m on a rockstar poster and can’t even play a … Continue readingJoin Tom Colicchio and Me at Bourbon & Beyond

“We are live!” The text sent chills down my spine. The longtime, tightly held dream came true. My magazine, Bourbon +, was available for subscription. And all the hard work, the risk and my belief that people want in-depth bourbon long-form stories….was about to be … Continue readingI’m Living the Dream

It’s with a heavy heart that I announce my departure from Whisky Advocate. Over the past decade, I wrote more than 500 (maybe even more) blog posts, features and reviews for this magazine. And I am so thankful for the opportunities Whisky Advocate and its … Continue readingWhisky Advocate: Thanks for the Memories

Once a mere pipedream, Kentucky liquor stores can now ship alcohol, thanks to the shipping bill Governor Bevin signed earlier this year. This will help Kentucky stores reach consumers they wouldn’t otherwise, and the state’s largest liquor store chain now has an app for that. … Continue readingLiquor Barn Launches eCommerce Platform

Yesterday, a rickety barrel warehouse collapsed at the Barton 1792 distillery in Bardstown. Today, its parent company, Sazerac, issued a statement about the warehouse, adding 1792 is still open for tours. Alas, Warehouse No. 30 is not on the tour schedule. It collapsed June 22 … Continue reading1940s bourbon warehouse collapses; 1792 Open for Tours